“These pictographs are codified information that was either transmitted among the people, or it was an … Archaeologists Might Have Found the World’s Oldest Writing in BulgariaRead more
Author: Elizabeth Lundin
Elizabeth Lundin is a Portland-based freelance writer and blogger who enjoys writing about history almost as much as she enjoys reading it: which is quite a lot.
Rare Obsidian Artifacts Found in Willamette Valley
WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON – A local landowner struck historical gold while he was building a new … Rare Obsidian Artifacts Found in Willamette ValleyRead more
How the Ancients Did Brain Surgery
“The key to successful surgery was the patient’s complete trust and confidence that the surgeon had … How the Ancients Did Brain SurgeryRead more
Archaeology and Victorian Health Fads
“At first we were confused about what it was because of the shape and size of … Archaeology and Victorian Health FadsRead more
History’s Nutcases: The Prince of Silence
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we had a look at the strange life of Caroline Prodgers, … History’s Nutcases: The Prince of SilenceRead more
Remember the Alamo? They Found Something New
“We’re really excited to have evidence of military action here at the south wall. We have got … Remember the Alamo? They Found Something NewRead more
Did Archaeologists Really Find the World’s First Pyramid?
“We need a lot of additional analysis and hard work for interpretation.” – Viktor Novozhenov, archaeologist … Did Archaeologists Really Find the World’s First Pyramid?Read more
Low Ocean Levels Reveal New Petroglyphs in Hawaii
“What’s exciting for me is: I grew up coming to this beach, and now as an … Low Ocean Levels Reveal New Petroglyphs in HawaiiRead more
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste
Human beings have always been fascinated by the sea. The open ocean is a wild, untamed … The Mystery of the Mary CelesteRead more
Oregon Tries to Reconcile the Past at Rogue River
“[The Indian War is] very fresh in our family stories, how [my grandmother’s father] by some … Oregon Tries to Reconcile the Past at Rogue RiverRead more